WW1 walther 7.65

I received a walther 7.65 selbstlade-pistole in a will. The clip spring is broken, otherwise, like new condition. Unaware of what this gun was, I took it to a local weaponry dealer to replace the clip who explained that it was very rare and with that very valuable. Apparently it has a blank right side that makes it close to the year 1915. I have done alot of research and would love to find out it's value. Thank you in advance.

Can you share the serial no at least the first part of it?

Thanks for the reply. 81069

This sounds like a model 4, which is not particularly rare, actually it's not rare at all they made a LOT of these. Even in excellent condition I don't think more then 300-400 tops. Maybe I have the model wrong since the 4,5,and 7 serials are intermixed but I don't think so. Can you post a picture or search the web for a Walther Model 4 and see if that's it. Note the front of the grip behind the trigger is flat note round a quick way to identify a model 4 from 7, 5 is a completely different.

Not sure if I logged in and sent you a message so here's try 2. Wow I just got a Walther 7.65 the same way just last week. This mpdel has a left side discharge in "C" condition but all there with a clip. What's your take on tjis one. Thanks (AGAIN) Joe

hello guys the left side ejection is common to the md 4,,and as silicon scortcher said is not really rare and his prices are right on,,the model 6 is the rare bird but it was chambered in 9mm,,according to my books only 2 early walthers were chambered in 7.65 or (32acp),,they were the model 3+4 and the model 3 is the higher priced of the two models and could bring around 1000+ in exc condition..
bigcurt

Thanks bigcurt. It seems that I was majorly misinformed!! My piece is in almost immaculate condition, for whatever reason it has very minor surface rust on the grip. Any good advise on removing it? I also plan to put this piece in a safety deposit box, any prep I should do? Thanks in advance...